Paducah, KY – Western Kentucky will enjoy a sunny, hot Sunday with highs near 94°F before a return of unsettled weather early next week. Calm winds and clear skies will make for a comfortable evening, ideal for outdoor plans or late-summer events.
According to the National Weather Service, the first storm chances arrive Monday afternoon with a 20% risk of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m. Conditions turn more active Monday night into Tuesday, when rain chances climb to 50%—especially in the morning hours. The highest risk for wet roads, lightning, and brief downpours is expected Tuesday, with some storms lingering into Wednesday.
Residents should prepare for possible outdoor disruptions, especially for travel during the Tuesday morning commute. Keep electronics charged and secure loose outdoor items before storms move in. If you’re planning lake outings, backyard gatherings, or youth sports, Sunday offers the best window for dry conditions.
The storm pattern could persist through midweek before drier weather edges back in. More advisories may be issued as timing and intensity details become clearer.
Five Day Forecast for Paducah, KY:
- Sunday: Sunny. High 94°F, low 73°F.
- Monday: Sunny, slight chance of PM storms. High 93°F, low 73°F.
- Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly AM. High 91°F, low 73°F.
- Wednesday: Chance of storms. Partly sunny. High 90°F, low 72°F.
- Thursday: Chance of storms. Mostly sunny. High 93°F, low 73°F.
